Mimophisma delunaris
Common NameMimophisma delunaris
Scientific NameMimophisma delunaris
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico, Central America (Guatemala, Costa Rica)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown forewings with wavy dark lines and a contrasting pale termen. Its size and known range are also key indicators.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings, featuring darker wavy transverse lines and a distinct pale outer margin. The body is also brownish.
